A suspension bridge cable is constructed with an angle of elevation measuring (3pi)/8. If the horizontal span between the two anchor points is 1 km, calculate the exact height of the bridge's highest point above the ground.

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A suspension bridge cable is constructed with an angle of elevation measuring (3pi)/8. If the horizontal span between the two anchor points is 1 km, calculate the exact height of the bridge's highest point above the ground.

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