179.21% is the change from 279 to 779
Calculation steps:
[( 779 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 179.21%
Formula
Percentage change = [(779 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
779 - 279 = 500
500 ÷ 279 = 1.7921146953405018
1.7921146953405018 x 100 = 179.21%