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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969, 1,337.38 and 554.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969, 1,337.38 and 554.92 is: 765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969 : 1,337.38 = 554.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969/1,337.38 = 554.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969x = 1,337.38 × 554.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969x = 742,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,138.91/969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.88

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