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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.82, 1,176.65 and 479.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.82, 1,176.65 and 479.77 is: 661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.82 : 1,176.65 = 479.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.82/1,176.65 = 479.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.82x = 1,176.65 × 479.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.82x = 564,525.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,525.80/852.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.95

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