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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.54, 1,078.49 and 449.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.54, 1,078.49 and 449.74 is: 620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.54 : 1,078.49 = 449.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.54/1,078.49 = 449.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.54x = 1,078.49 × 449.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.54x = 485,040.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,040.09/781.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.62

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