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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.95, 1,177.07 and 479.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.95, 1,177.07 and 479.92 is: 662.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.95 : 1,177.07 = 479.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.95/1,177.07 = 479.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.95x = 1,177.07 × 479.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.95x = 564,899.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,899.43/852.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.29

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