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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.50, 1,284.76 and 248.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.50, 1,284.76 and 248.50 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.50 : 1,284.76 = 248.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.50/1,284.76 = 248.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.50x = 1,284.76 × 248.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.50x = 319,262.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,262.86/856.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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