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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.44, 1,337.88 and 555.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.44, 1,337.88 and 555.44 is: 766.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.44 : 1,337.88 = 555.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.44/1,337.88 = 555.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.44x = 1,337.88 × 555.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.44x = 743,112.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,112.07/969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.54

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