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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.03, 1,337.27 and 549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.03, 1,337.27 and 549.47 is: 758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.03 : 1,337.27 = 549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.03/1,337.27 = 549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.03x = 1,337.27 × 549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.03x = 734,794.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,794.46/969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.28

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