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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.78, 1,091.85 and 214.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.78, 1,091.85 and 214.78 is: 322.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.78 : 1,091.85 = 214.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.78/1,091.85 = 214.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.78x = 1,091.85 × 214.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.78x = 234,507.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,507.54/727.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.22

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