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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.52, 1,078.42 and 449.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.52, 1,078.42 and 449.88 is: 620.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.52 : 1,078.42 = 449.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.52/1,078.42 = 449.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.52x = 1,078.42 × 449.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.52x = 485,157.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,157.34/781.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.79

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