For this case we have the following rule of three: 0.45 ------> 100% 4.26 ------> x Clearing x we have: x = (4.26 / 0.45) * (100) x = 946.6666667% Thus, the percentage of growth is: 946.6666667 - 100 = 846.6666667 Rounding: 846.7% Answer: the percent increase is: 846.7%