179.93% is the change from 279 to 781
Calculation steps:
[( 781 - 279 ) ÷ 279] x 100 = 179.93%
Formula
Percentage change = [(781 - 279) / 279] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
781 - 279 = 502
502 ÷ 279 = 1.799283154121864
1.799283154121864 x 100 = 179.93%