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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.60, 1,176.63 and 479.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.60, 1,176.63 and 479.56 is: 661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.60 : 1,176.63 = 479.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.60/1,176.63 = 479.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.60x = 1,176.63 × 479.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.60x = 564,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,264.68/852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.82

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