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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.52, 1,345.64 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.52, 1,345.64 and 625.60 is: 862.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.52 : 1,345.64 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.52/1,345.64 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.52x = 1,345.64 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.52x = 841,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,832.38/975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.96

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