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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.92, 1,177.04 and 479.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.92, 1,177.04 and 479.89 is: 662.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.92 : 1,177.04 = 479.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.92/1,177.04 = 479.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.92x = 1,177.04 × 479.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.92x = 564,849.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,849.73/852.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.25

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