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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.35, 1,337.40 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.35, 1,337.40 and 549.68 is: 758.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.35 : 1,337.40 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.35/1,337.40 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.35x = 1,337.40 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.35x = 735,135.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,135.35/969.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.38

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