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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.61, 1,176.51 and 479.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.61, 1,176.51 and 479.58 is: 661.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.61 : 1,176.51 = 479.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.61/1,176.51 = 479.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.61x = 1,176.51 × 479.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.61x = 564,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,230.67/852.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.77

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