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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781.63, 1,078.61 and 449.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781.63, 1,078.61 and 449.98 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781.63 : 1,078.61 = 449.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781.63/1,078.61 = 449.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781.63x = 1,078.61 × 449.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781.63x = 485,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,355.62/781.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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