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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.11, 1,337.32 and 549.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.11, 1,337.32 and 549.35 is: 758.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.11 : 1,337.32 = 549.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.11/1,337.32 = 549.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.11x = 1,337.32 × 549.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.11x = 734,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,656.74/969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.07

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