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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.33, 1,337.66 and 549.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.33, 1,337.66 and 549.69 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.33 : 1,337.66 = 549.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.33/1,337.66 = 549.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.33x = 1,337.66 × 549.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.33x = 735,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,295.58/969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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