From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Deion measures a 48° angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 946 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

From the observation deck of a skyscraper, Deion measures a 48° angle of depression to a ship in the harbor below. If the observation deck is 946 feet high, what is the horizontal distance from the base of the skyscraper out to the ship? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot if necessary.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter2: Parallel Lines

Section2.6: Symmetry And Transformations

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