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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.35, 1,176.22 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.35, 1,176.22 and 474.21 is: 654.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.35 : 1,176.22 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.35/1,176.22 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.35x = 1,176.22 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.35x = 557,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,774.10/852.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.40

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