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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.66, 1,091.66 and 214.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.66, 1,091.66 and 214.66 is: 322.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.66 : 1,091.66 = 214.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.66/1,091.66 = 214.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.66x = 1,091.66 × 214.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.66x = 234,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,335.74/727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.04

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