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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.87, 1,176.94 and 479.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.87, 1,176.94 and 479.87 is: 662.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.87 : 1,176.94 = 479.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.87/1,176.94 = 479.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.87x = 1,176.94 × 479.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.87x = 564,778.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,778.20/852.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.21

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