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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.75, 1,176.60 and 479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.75, 1,176.60 and 479.71 is: 661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.75 : 1,176.60 = 479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.75/1,176.60 = 479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.75x = 1,176.60 × 479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.75x = 564,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,426.79/852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.89

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