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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.42, 1,078.15 and 449.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.42, 1,078.15 and 449.83 is: 620.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.42 : 1,078.15 = 449.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.42/1,078.15 = 449.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.42x = 1,078.15 × 449.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.42x = 484,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,984.21/781.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.64

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