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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.86, 1,344.83 and 625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.86, 1,344.83 and 625.16 is: 863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.86 : 1,344.83 = 625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.86/1,344.83 = 625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.86x = 1,344.83 × 625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.86x = 840,724.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,724.07/973.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.29

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