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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,337.38 and 549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,337.38 and 549.53 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,337.38 = 549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,337.38 = 549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,337.38 × 549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 734,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,929.45/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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