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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.08, 1,175.80 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.08, 1,175.80 and 479.01 is: 660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.08 : 1,175.80 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.08/1,175.80 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.08x = 1,175.80 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.08x = 563,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,217.56/852.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.99

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