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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.17, 1,337.40 and 549.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.17, 1,337.40 and 549.50 is: 758.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.17 : 1,337.40 = 549.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.17/1,337.40 = 549.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.17x = 1,337.40 × 549.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.17x = 734,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,894.61/969.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.28

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