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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.02, 1,175.53 and 478.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.02, 1,175.53 and 478.96 is: 660.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.02 : 1,175.53 = 478.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.02/1,175.53 = 478.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.02x = 1,175.53 × 478.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.02x = 563,031.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,031.85/852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.82

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