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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.28, 1,175.88 and 479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.28, 1,175.88 and 479.20 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.28 : 1,175.88 = 479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.28/1,175.88 = 479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.28x = 1,175.88 × 479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.28x = 563,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,481.70/852.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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