8.1% is the change from 679 to 734
Calculation steps:
[( 734 - 679 ) ÷ 679] x 100 = 8.1%
Formula
Percentage change = [(734 - 679) / 679] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
734 - 679 = 55
55 ÷ 679 = 0.08100147275405008
0.08100147275405008 x 100 = 8.1%