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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.99, 1,337.40 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.99, 1,337.40 and 549.35 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.99 : 1,337.40 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.99/1,337.40 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.99x = 1,337.40 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.99x = 734,700.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,700.69/968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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