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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.89, 1,338.48 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.89, 1,338.48 and 550.23 is: 759.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.89 : 1,338.48 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.89/1,338.48 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.89x = 1,338.48 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.89x = 736,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,471.85/969.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.34

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