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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.86, 1,337.03 and 549.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.86, 1,337.03 and 549.21 is: 757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.86 : 1,337.03 = 549.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.86/1,337.03 = 549.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.86x = 1,337.03 × 549.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.86x = 734,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,311.62/968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.91

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