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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.78, 1,176.82 and 479.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.78, 1,176.82 and 479.75 is: 662.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.78 : 1,176.82 = 479.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.78/1,176.82 = 479.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.78x = 1,176.82 × 479.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.78x = 564,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,579.40/852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.05

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