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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.39, 1,337.63 and 549.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.39, 1,337.63 and 549.77 is: 758.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.39 : 1,337.63 = 549.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.39/1,337.63 = 549.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.39x = 1,337.63 × 549.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.39x = 735,379.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,379.41/969.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.60

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