Using the volume formula: volume = length x width x height
You are given volume , length and width:
7/8 = 5/8 x 7/9 x height
Multiply length x width:
7/8 = 35/72 x height
Solve for height by dividing both sides by 35/72
Height = 7/8 / 35/72
Height = 9/5 inches = 1 4/5 inches