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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.40, 1,337.68 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.40, 1,337.68 and 549.72 is: 758.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.40 : 1,337.68 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.40/1,337.68 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.40x = 1,337.68 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.40x = 735,350.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,350.14/969.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.56

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