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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.27, 1,279.95 and 899.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.27, 1,279.95 and 899.23 is: 1,231.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.27 : 1,279.95 = 899.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.27/1,279.95 = 899.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.27x = 1,279.95 × 899.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.27x = 1,150,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,974.78/934.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.96

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