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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852, 1,175.84 and 484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852, 1,175.84 and 484 is: 667.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852 : 1,175.84 = 484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852/1,175.84 = 484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852x = 1,175.84 × 484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852x = 569,106.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,106.56/852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.97

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