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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.57, 1,176.53 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.57, 1,176.53 and 479.58 is: 661.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.57 : 1,176.53 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.57/1,176.53 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.57x = 1,176.53 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.57x = 564,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,237.86/852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.81

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