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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.73, 1,325.94 and 625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.73, 1,325.94 and 625.04 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.73 : 1,325.94 = 625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.73/1,325.94 = 625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.73x = 1,325.94 × 625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.73x = 828,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,758.91/961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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