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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.11, 1,337.40 and 549.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.11, 1,337.40 and 549.51 is: 758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.11 : 1,337.40 = 549.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.11/1,337.40 = 549.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.11x = 1,337.40 × 549.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.11x = 734,905.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,905.24/969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.33

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