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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.14, 1,176.02 and 479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.14, 1,176.02 and 479.13 is: 661.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.14 : 1,176.02 = 479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.14/1,176.02 = 479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.14x = 1,176.02 × 479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.14x = 563,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,466.46/852.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.24

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