The tallest television transmitting tower in the world is in North Dakota. From a point on level ground 5280 feet (one mile) from the base of the tower, the angle of elevation is 23.2°. Approximate the height of the tower to the nearest foot. O feet (Round to the nearest foot.)

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The tallest television transmitting tower in the world is in North Dakota. From a point on level ground 5280 feet (one mile) from the base of the tower, the angle of elevation is 23.2°. Approximate the height of the tower to the nearest foot.
O feet (Round to the nearest foot.)
Transcribed Image Text:The tallest television transmitting tower in the world is in North Dakota. From a point on level ground 5280 feet (one mile) from the base of the tower, the angle of elevation is 23.2°. Approximate the height of the tower to the nearest foot. O feet (Round to the nearest foot.)
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