6.86% is the change from 729 to 779
Calculation steps:
[( 779 - 729 ) ÷ 729] x 100 = 6.86%
Formula
Percentage change = [(779 - 729) / 729] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
779 - 729 = 50
50 ÷ 729 = 0.06858710562414266
0.06858710562414266 x 100 = 6.86%