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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.88, 1,382.76 and 797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.88, 1,382.76 and 797.16 is: 1,193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.88 : 1,382.76 = 797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.88/1,382.76 = 797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.88x = 1,382.76 × 797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.88x = 1,102,280.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,280.96/923.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.10

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