-0.4% is the change from 742 to 739
Calculation steps:
[( 739 - 742 ) ÷ 742] x 100 = -0.4%
Formula
Percentage change = [(739 - 742) / 742] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
739 - 742 = -3
-3 ÷ 742 = -0.004043126684636119
-0.004043126684636119 x 100 = -0.4%