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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.12, 1,337.34 and 549.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.12, 1,337.34 and 549.48 is: 758.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.12 : 1,337.34 = 549.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.12/1,337.34 = 549.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.12x = 1,337.34 × 549.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.12x = 734,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,841.58/969.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.26

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