172.59% is the change from 259 to 706
Calculation steps:
[( 706 - 259 ) ÷ 259] x 100 = 172.59%
Formula
Percentage change = [(706 - 259) / 259] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
706 - 259 = 447
447 ÷ 259 = 1.725868725868726
1.725868725868726 x 100 = 172.59%