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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.62, 1,078.51 and 449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.62, 1,078.51 and 449.98 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.62 : 1,078.51 = 449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.62/1,078.51 = 449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.62x = 1,078.51 × 449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.62x = 485,304.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,304.11/781.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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