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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,345.86 and 625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,345.86 and 625.90 is: 864.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,345.86 = 625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,345.86 = 625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,345.86 × 625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 842,370.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,370.41/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.32

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