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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.82, 1,338.38 and 550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.82, 1,338.38 and 550.16 is: 759.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.82 : 1,338.38 = 550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.82/1,338.38 = 550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.82x = 1,338.38 × 550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.82x = 736,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,323.14/969.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.24

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