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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.09, 1,386.03 and 794.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.09, 1,386.03 and 794.50 is: 1,192.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.09 : 1,386.03 = 794.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.09/1,386.03 = 794.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.09x = 1,386.03 × 794.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.09x = 1,101,189.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,189.93/923.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.95

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