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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,284 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,284 and 278.92 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,284 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,284 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,284 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 358,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,133.28/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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