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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,337.25 and 555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969, 1,337.25 and 555 is: 765.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969 : 1,337.25 = 555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969/1,337.25 = 555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969x = 1,337.25 × 555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969x = 742,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,173.75/969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.92

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