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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,337.64 and 549.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,337.64 and 549.67 is: 758.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,337.64 = 549.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,337.64 = 549.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,337.64 × 549.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 735,260.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,260.58/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.47

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