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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.09, 1,175.93 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.09, 1,175.93 and 479.15 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.09 : 1,175.93 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.09/1,175.93 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.09x = 1,175.93 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.09x = 563,438.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,438.58/852.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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