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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.92, 1,343.88 and 625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.92, 1,343.88 and 625.08 is: 862.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.92 : 1,343.88 = 625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.92/1,343.88 = 625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.92x = 1,343.88 × 625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.92x = 840,032.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,032.51/973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.53

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