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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.95, 1,337.13 and 549.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.95, 1,337.13 and 549.31 is: 758.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.95 : 1,337.13 = 549.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.95/1,337.13 = 549.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.95x = 1,337.13 × 549.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.95x = 734,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,498.88/968.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.04

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