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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.01, 1,337.25 and 549.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.01, 1,337.25 and 549.36 is: 758.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.01 : 1,337.25 = 549.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.01/1,337.25 = 549.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.01x = 1,337.25 × 549.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.01x = 734,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,626.94/969.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.12

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