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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.23, 1,176.01 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.23, 1,176.01 and 479.16 is: 661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.23 : 1,176.01 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.23/1,176.01 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.23x = 1,176.01 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.23x = 563,496.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,496.95/852.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.20

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