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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785.58, 1,083.83 and 449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785.58, 1,083.83 and 449.24 is: 619.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785.58 : 1,083.83 = 449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785.58/1,083.83 = 449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785.58x = 1,083.83 × 449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785.58x = 486,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,892.12/785.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.79

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