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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.67, 1,176.39 and 479.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.67, 1,176.39 and 479.59 is: 661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.67 : 1,176.39 = 479.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.67/1,176.39 = 479.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.67x = 1,176.39 × 479.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.67x = 564,184.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,184.88/852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.67

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