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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.85, 1,345.74 and 625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.85, 1,345.74 and 625.74 is: 863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.85 : 1,345.74 = 625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.85/1,345.74 = 625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.85x = 1,345.74 × 625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.85x = 842,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,083.35/974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.81

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