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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.22, 1,337.56 and 549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.22, 1,337.56 and 549.58 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.22 : 1,337.56 = 549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.22/1,337.56 = 549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.22x = 1,337.56 × 549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.22x = 735,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,096.22/969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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