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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.10, 1,175.94 and 479.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.10, 1,175.94 and 479.08 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.10 : 1,175.94 = 479.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.10/1,175.94 = 479.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.10x = 1,175.94 × 479.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.10x = 563,369.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,369.34/852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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