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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.62, 1,338.10 and 549.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.62, 1,338.10 and 549.96 is: 758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.62 : 1,338.10 = 549.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.62/1,338.10 = 549.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.62x = 1,338.10 × 549.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.62x = 735,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,901.48/969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.96

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