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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.54, 1,337.94 and 549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.54, 1,337.94 and 549.93 is: 758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.54 : 1,337.94 = 549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.54/1,337.94 = 549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.54x = 1,337.94 × 549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.54x = 735,776.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,776.69/969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.89

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