-1.24% is the change from 726 to 717
Calculation steps:
[( 717 - 726 ) ÷ 726] x 100 = -1.24%
Formula
Percentage change = [(717 - 726) / 726] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
717 - 726 = -9
-9 ÷ 726 = -0.012396694214876033
-0.012396694214876033 x 100 = -1.24%