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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.69, 1,273.88 and 799.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.69, 1,273.88 and 799.31 is: 1,102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.69 : 1,273.88 = 799.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.69/1,273.88 = 799.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.69x = 1,273.88 × 799.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.69x = 1,018,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,220.65/923.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.35

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