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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.99, 1,279.80 and 830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.99, 1,279.80 and 830.79 is: 1,145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.99 : 1,279.80 = 830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.99/1,279.80 = 830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.99x = 1,279.80 × 830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.99x = 1,063,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,245.04/927.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.75

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