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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.59, 1,078.68 and 449.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.59, 1,078.68 and 449.99 is: 621.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.59 : 1,078.68 = 449.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.59/1,078.68 = 449.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.59x = 1,078.68 × 449.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.59x = 485,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,393.02/781.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.03

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