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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.75, 1,176.72 and 479.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.75, 1,176.72 and 479.76 is: 662.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.75 : 1,176.72 = 479.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.75/1,176.72 = 479.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.75x = 1,176.72 × 479.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.75x = 564,543.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,543.19/852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.03

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