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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.14, 1,337.46 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.14, 1,337.46 and 549.56 is: 758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.14 : 1,337.46 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.14/1,337.46 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.14x = 1,337.46 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.14x = 735,014.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,014.52/969.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.42

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