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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.79, 1,176.84 and 479.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.79, 1,176.84 and 479.77 is: 662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.79 : 1,176.84 = 479.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.79/1,176.84 = 479.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.79x = 1,176.84 × 479.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.79x = 564,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,612.53/852.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.08

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