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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.04, 1,090.48 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.04, 1,090.48 and 214 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.04 : 1,090.48 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.04/1,090.48 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.04x = 1,090.48 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.04x = 233,362.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,362.72/727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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