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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.67, 1,272.20 and 799.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.67, 1,272.20 and 799.34 is: 1,100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.67 : 1,272.20 = 799.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.67/1,272.20 = 799.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.67x = 1,272.20 × 799.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.67x = 1,016,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,909.99/923.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.95

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