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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.17, 1,175.99 and 479.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.17, 1,175.99 and 479.15 is: 661.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.17 : 1,175.99 = 479.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.17/1,175.99 = 479.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.17x = 1,175.99 × 479.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.17x = 563,467.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,467.33/852.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.21

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