169.5% is the change from 259 to 698
Calculation steps:
[( 698 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 169.5%
Formula
Percentage change = [(698 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
698 - 259 = 439
439 ÷ 259 = 1.694980694980695
1.694980694980695 x 100 = 169.5%