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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,176.20 and 479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,176.20 and 479.24 is: 661.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,176.20 = 479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,176.20 = 479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,176.20 × 479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 563,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,673.81/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.41

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