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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.56, 1,091.28 and 214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.56, 1,091.28 and 214.56 is: 321.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.56 : 1,091.28 = 214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.56/1,091.28 = 214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.56x = 1,091.28 × 214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.56x = 234,145.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,145.04/727.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.82

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