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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.63, 1,270.76 and 798.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.63, 1,270.76 and 798.89 is: 1,099.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.63 : 1,270.76 = 798.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.63/1,270.76 = 798.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.63x = 1,270.76 × 798.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.63x = 1,015,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,187.11/923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.13

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