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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.06, 1,337.28 and 549.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.06, 1,337.28 and 549.42 is: 758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.06 : 1,337.28 = 549.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.06/1,337.28 = 549.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.06x = 1,337.28 × 549.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.06x = 734,728.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,728.38/969.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.19

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