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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.60, 1,337.74 and 549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.60, 1,337.74 and 549.92 is: 758.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.60 : 1,337.74 = 549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.60/1,337.74 = 549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.60x = 1,337.74 × 549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.60x = 735,640.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,640.54/969.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.71

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