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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.76, 1,338.28 and 544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.76, 1,338.28 and 544.40 is: 751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.76 : 1,338.28 = 544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.76/1,338.28 = 544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.76x = 1,338.28 × 544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.76x = 728,559.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,559.63/969.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.28

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