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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.04, 1,337.43 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.04, 1,337.43 and 549.44 is: 758.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.04 : 1,337.43 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.04/1,337.43 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.04x = 1,337.43 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.04x = 734,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,839.05/969.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.31

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