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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.25, 1,344.56 and 625.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.25, 1,344.56 and 625.23 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.25 : 1,344.56 = 625.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.25/1,344.56 = 625.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.25x = 1,344.56 × 625.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.25x = 840,656.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,656.12/974.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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