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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.19, 1,270.23 and 798.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.19, 1,270.23 and 798.45 is: 1,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.19 : 1,270.23 = 798.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.19/1,270.23 = 798.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.19x = 1,270.23 × 798.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.19x = 1,014,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,215.14/923.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.60

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