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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.25, 1,176.11 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.25, 1,176.11 and 479.22 is: 661.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.25 : 1,176.11 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.25/1,176.11 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.25x = 1,176.11 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.25x = 563,615.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,615.43/852.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.33

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