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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.40, 1,276.02 and 798.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.40, 1,276.02 and 798.12 is: 1,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.40 : 1,276.02 = 798.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.40/1,276.02 = 798.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.40x = 1,276.02 × 798.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.40x = 1,018,417.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,417.08/923.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.90

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