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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.08, 1,337.32 and 549.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.08, 1,337.32 and 549.44 is: 758.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.08 : 1,337.32 = 549.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.08/1,337.32 = 549.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.08x = 1,337.32 × 549.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.08x = 734,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,777.10/969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.22

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