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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.71, 1,176.74 and 479.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.71, 1,176.74 and 479.69 is: 661.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.71 : 1,176.74 = 479.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.71/1,176.74 = 479.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.71x = 1,176.74 × 479.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.71x = 564,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,462.13/852.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.97

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