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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,078.39 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,078.39 and 449.96 is: 620.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,078.39 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,078.39 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,078.39 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 485,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,232.36/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.88

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