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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.73, 1,337.01 and 549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.73, 1,337.01 and 549.21 is: 758.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.73 : 1,337.01 = 549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.73/1,337.01 = 549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.73x = 1,337.01 × 549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.73x = 734,299.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,299.26/968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.00

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