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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.15, 1,175.89 and 479.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.15, 1,175.89 and 479.10 is: 661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.15 : 1,175.89 = 479.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.15/1,175.89 = 479.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.15x = 1,175.89 × 479.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.15x = 563,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,368.90/852.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.11

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