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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.52, 1,176.55 and 479.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.52, 1,176.55 and 479.48 is: 661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.52 : 1,176.55 = 479.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.52/1,176.55 = 479.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.52x = 1,176.55 × 479.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.52x = 564,123.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,123.91/852.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.71

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