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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,385.73 and 799.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,385.73 and 799.38 is: 1,200.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,385.73 = 799.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,385.73 = 799.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,385.73 × 799.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 1,107,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,724.85/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.14

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