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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 987.27 and 661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 987.27 and 661.80 is: 987.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 987.27 = 661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/987.27 = 661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 987.27 × 661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 653,375.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,375.29/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.27

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