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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.24, 1,091.08 and 214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.24, 1,091.08 and 214.24 is: 321.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.24 : 1,091.08 = 214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.24/1,091.08 = 214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.24x = 1,091.08 × 214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.24x = 233,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,752.98/727.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.42

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