29.06% is the change from 609 to 786
Calculation steps:
[( 786 - 609 ) ÷ 609] x 100 = 29.06%
Formula
Percentage change = [(786 - 609) / 609] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
786 - 609 = 177
177 ÷ 609 = 0.29064039408866993
0.29064039408866993 x 100 = 29.06%