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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.25, 1,083.65 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.25, 1,083.65 and 449.19 is: 619.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.25 : 1,083.65 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.25/1,083.65 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.25x = 1,083.65 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.25x = 486,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,762.50/785.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.88

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