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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.13, 1,337.01 and 549.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.13, 1,337.01 and 549.40 is: 757.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.13 : 1,337.01 = 549.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.13/1,337.01 = 549.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.13x = 1,337.01 × 549.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.13x = 734,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,545.92/969.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.94

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