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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 727.80, 1,091.64 and 214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 727.80, 1,091.64 and 214.80 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    727.80 : 1,091.64 = 214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    727.80/1,091.64 = 214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    727.80x = 1,091.64 × 214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    727.80x = 234,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,484.27/727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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