171.81% is the change from 259 to 704
Calculation steps:
[( 704 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 171.81%
Formula
Percentage change = [(704 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
704 - 259 = 445
445 ÷ 259 = 1.718146718146718
1.718146718146718 x 100 = 171.81%