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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.07, 1,175.81 and 478.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.07, 1,175.81 and 478.99 is: 660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.07 : 1,175.81 = 478.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.07/1,175.81 = 478.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.07x = 1,175.81 × 478.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.07x = 563,201.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,201.23/852.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.98

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