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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.52, 1,176.50 and 479.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.52, 1,176.50 and 479.57 is: 661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.52 : 1,176.50 = 479.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.52/1,176.50 = 479.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.52x = 1,176.50 × 479.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.52x = 564,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,214.11/852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.82

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