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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.62, 1,091.31 and 214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.62, 1,091.31 and 214.50 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.62 : 1,091.31 = 214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.62/1,091.31 = 214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.62x = 1,091.31 × 214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.62x = 234,086.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,086.00/727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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