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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.19, 1,176.09 and 479.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.19, 1,176.09 and 479.26 is: 661.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.19 : 1,176.09 = 479.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.19/1,176.09 = 479.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.19x = 1,176.09 × 479.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.19x = 563,652.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,652.89/852.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.42

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