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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.23, 1,345.34 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.23, 1,345.34 and 625.52 is: 863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.23 : 1,345.34 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.23/1,345.34 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.23x = 1,345.34 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.23x = 841,542.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,542.00/974.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.80

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