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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.57, 1,337.72 and 549.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.57, 1,337.72 and 549.89 is: 758.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.57 : 1,337.72 = 549.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.57/1,337.72 = 549.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.57x = 1,337.72 × 549.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.57x = 735,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,594.43/969.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.68

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