-0.54% is the change from 746 to 742
Calculation steps:
[( 742 - 746 ) ÷ 746] x 100 = -0.54%
Formula
Percentage change = [(742 - 746) / 746] x 100
Subtract the new number by the original number
742 - 746 = -4
-4 ÷ 746 = -0.005361930294906166
-0.005361930294906166 x 100 = -0.54%