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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.39, 1,176.26 and 479.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.39, 1,176.26 and 479.36 is: 661.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.39 : 1,176.26 = 479.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.39/1,176.26 = 479.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.39x = 1,176.26 × 479.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.39x = 563,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,852.54/852.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.50

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