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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.86, 1,176.95 and 474.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.86, 1,176.95 and 474.75 is: 655.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.86 : 1,176.95 = 474.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.86/1,176.95 = 474.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.86x = 1,176.95 × 474.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.86x = 558,758.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,758.20/852.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.16

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