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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.93, 1,176.96 and 479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.93, 1,176.96 and 479.86 is: 662.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.93 : 1,176.96 = 479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.93/1,176.96 = 479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.93x = 1,176.96 × 479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.93x = 564,774.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,774.88/852.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.16

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