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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,337.39 and 549.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,337.39 and 549.27 is: 758.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,337.39 = 549.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,337.39 = 549.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,337.39 × 549.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 734,585.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,585.46/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.03

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