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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.64, 1,337.97 and 549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.64, 1,337.97 and 549.98 is: 758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.64 : 1,337.97 = 549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.64/1,337.97 = 549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.64x = 1,337.97 × 549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.64x = 735,847.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,847.30/969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.89

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