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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.77, 1,337.96 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.77, 1,337.96 and 550.08 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.77 : 1,337.96 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.77/1,337.96 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.77x = 1,337.96 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.77x = 735,985.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,985.04/969.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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